The Long Game with Eric Becker

Eric Becker

There are more than 30 million businesses in the United States alone. Within ten years, nearly 70% will disappear, and in a century, fewer than half of one percent will remain. In a culture obsessed with speed, scale, and short-term wins, is it still possible to build something that lasts? The answer is yes. The Long Game is a podcast from bestselling author and entrepreneur Eric Becker, Founder and Chairman of Cresset, a multi-family office managing over $235B in assets. Inspired by his book, the series explores what transforms early success into enduring relevance. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, CEOs, and multigenerational leaders behind iconic organizations. From global brands to family enterprises, guests share the decisions, discipline, and long-term thinking required to evolve from startup to scale, and from market leader to lasting legacy. While many companies are built for exit, Becker makes a different case: build as if you'll own the business for the next century. Building a business worth buying strengthens decision-making, deepens culture, and ultimately increases enterprise value. For leaders and the more than 580 million entrepreneurs worldwide, The Long Game offers a blueprint for building something designed to endure. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/ Podcast web page https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    From Serial Entrepreneur to Hospitality Legend: Larry Levy

    If you've enjoyed a meal at a major sporting event anywhere in the country, chances are Larry Levy's team has served you.   What began as a small delicatessen in Chicago has grown into one of the largest hospitality networks in sports, serving Major League Baseball, NFL stadiums, NBA arenas, as well as major events like the Kentucky Derby and the Grammys.   Larry Levy is a pioneer in hospitality and the best at what he does. He co-founded Levy Restaurants, a company that fundamentally reinvented how we experience food in sports and entertainment.   Through decades of reinvention, Larry has consistently turned opportunity into category-defining businesses by combining creative vision, operational discipline and an obsession with the guest experience.   As a longtime mentor to Eric Becker, Larry shares the defining moments of his career, the bold risks behind his biggest turning points and the leadership philosophy that guided a lifetime of innovation.   Key Takeaways: Why exceeding expectations is powerful business strategy Why culture and hiring matter at scale How passion and experience can be leveraged into a competitive advantage For founders and executives, this episode explores entrepreneurship, hospitality innovation and what it really takes to build a business that transforms an entire industry. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts  Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/

  2. Jul 7 ·  Video

    How Great Leaders Will Emerge During the AI Revolution: Bob Safian

    Bob Safian, former Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company and host of Rapid Response, has been described as having a "near clairvoyant ability" to spot emerging business trends early. Bob joins Eric Becker on The Long Game for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the companies he's identified as category-defining.   In this episode, Bob breaks down what makes a founder truly "backable," drawing from his experience profiling early-stage leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Brian Chesky. He explores the patterns that show up again and again in companies that go on to define entire industries.   Eric and Bob also dive into the future of AI and what it means for productivity, how it will reshape the workforce, and why the next decade will reward people who can adapt quickly and make disciplined decisions in times of uncertainty.   Key Takeaways: Why storytelling and strategy are closely aligned in great companies The traits that consistently show up in successful founders The most important qualities leaders need to succeed in an AI world How great leaders balance conviction with flexibility in times of uncertainty   For founders, executives and entrepreneurs, this episode is a deep dive into how successful companies are built through clarity of principles, disciplined decision-making, and the ability to pivot when everything changes.   Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts  Bob Safian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-safian/ Rapid Response Podcast: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/ Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/

  3. Jun 23 ·  Video

    Mindy Grossman on Reinventing Retail Culture: Lessons from Oprah, Nike, and Ralph Lauren

    Mindy Grossman is an experienced retail leader who spent her career building and scaling some of the world's most iconic brands, from Nike to Ralph Lauren to contributing to the evolution of HSN's retail ecosystem. Throughout her career, Mindy has helped organizations navigate change and pursue growth through strategic leadership and innovation. A relationship-driven mentor and a true architect of modern retail culture, Mindy joins Eric Becker to explore the defining moments, bold decisions, and leadership philosophy behind her extraordinary career in retail. Mindy shares behind-the-scenes stories from working alongside legendary founders like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Phil Knight, Barry Diller and Oprah Winfrey, and what it really takes to revitalize legacy brands, build a strong company culture and consistently turn disruption into long-term opportunity. Key Takeaways: Transformation lessons from Nike, Ralph Lauren, and HSN — and what drives lasting business growth Why consumer obsession is the foundation of strong brands and authentic company cultures How to lead through crisis, disruption, and uncertainty while embracing calculated risk The importance of making values-based decisions, including knowing when to walk away Mindy's "Purpose Filter" framework for navigating opportunities, challenges, and career decisions For founders, executives, and entrepreneurs, this episode explores leadership and retail culture transformation, and what it really takes to renew iconic brands by focusing on the fundamentals. Listen and subscribe: Subscribe to Cresset Podcasts Newsletter: https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts  Mindy Grossman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-grossman The Consello Group: https://consello.com/ Eric Becker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ Eric Becker: https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ The Long Game book: https://longgamebook.com/

  4. Jun 9 ·  Video

    United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: Big Bets Leading the World's Largest Airline

    Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, joins Eric Becker to discuss what it takes to lead the world's largest airline through periods of crisis and transformation. As United celebrates its 100th anniversary, Scott shares how he approaches leadership with a "startup mindset," and how the airline is elevating the customer experience through technology and radical transparency. With 100,000 employees, Scott offers insights into how he structures his day and optimizes performance while moving 175 million passengers per year and leading once of the largest workforces in the world.   Key Takeaways: How United created a "startup mindset" inside a 100-year-old company How technology is reshaping the future of air travel The leadership lesson behind the "No Excuses, Sir" philosophy How United is creating a culture of "Wow" for its customers Why great CEOs protect time for thinking, curiosity, and challenging conventional wisdom For founders, executives, and leaders navigating uncertainty, this episode offers an inside look at the mindset, systems, and decision-making behind one of the world's most complex businesses. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube https://youtu.be/TvuOYCVk0sg  Scott Kirby LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscott-kirby/ United Airlines https://www.united.com/en/us Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/  Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/  The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/  Cresset website https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/

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There are more than 30 million businesses in the United States alone. Within ten years, nearly 70% will disappear, and in a century, fewer than half of one percent will remain. In a culture obsessed with speed, scale, and short-term wins, is it still possible to build something that lasts? The answer is yes. The Long Game is a podcast from bestselling author and entrepreneur Eric Becker, Founder and Chairman of Cresset, a multi-family office managing over $235B in assets. Inspired by his book, the series explores what transforms early success into enduring relevance. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, CEOs, and multigenerational leaders behind iconic organizations. From global brands to family enterprises, guests share the decisions, discipline, and long-term thinking required to evolve from startup to scale, and from market leader to lasting legacy. While many companies are built for exit, Becker makes a different case: build as if you'll own the business for the next century. Building a business worth buying strengthens decision-making, deepens culture, and ultimately increases enterprise value. For leaders and the more than 580 million entrepreneurs worldwide, The Long Game offers a blueprint for building something designed to endure. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-game-with-eric-becker/id1896628025 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033g1SCSMkQQXnNfn2SQV9 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cressetwealth/podcasts Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/ Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/ The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/ Podcast web page https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/

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